Regulation (EU) 2020/1783COM(2018)378

Modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters: Taking of evidence

Stage: In force, reached 2 Dec 2020
In force: In force since 22 Dec 2020 · CELEX 32020R1783
Procedure: Regulation
Lead DG: DG JUST
Last activity: 2 Dec 2020

3 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 2 Dec 2020.

2 Jan 2018
- Inception impact assessment closed: Modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters: Taking of evidence, 2 responses · Commission
11 Sept 2018
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters: Taking of evidence, 1 responses · Commission
2 Dec 2020
- Published in the Official Journal

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/422	Implementing · Regulation	Published	Q1 2022

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1 consultation

Consultations on it

The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Each title opens on the Commission's portal.

Consultation	Feedback deadline	Feedback received
Modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters: Taking of evidence	11 Sept 2018	3

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This regulation updates EU rules for cross-border evidence gathering in civil and commercial matters, promoting digital communication and videoconferencing. It affects national judiciaries, legal practitioners, and litigants in transnational disputes. The initiative is in force.

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